German Grand Prix 1959 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Tony Brooks dominated the German Grand Prix at the unusual AVUS circuit in Berlin, leading a Ferrari clean sweep of the podium. Dan Gurney finished second for Ferrari, with Phil Hill third, as the Italian team demonstrated their superiority on the unique high-speed venue. The AVUS circuit, essentially two long straights connected by hairpins at each end, favored raw power over handling finesse.

AVUS's bizarre layout, featuring a banked north curve reaching 43 degrees of banking, created one of the most unusual races in Formula 1 history. The circuit's emphasis on straight-line speed suited Ferrari's powerful engines perfectly, neutralizing Cooper's handling advantage. Brooks' dominant victory demonstrated that when circuits favored horsepower, Ferrari's front-engine cars remained competitive despite the rear-engine revolution.

Ferrari's one-two-three finish provided a morale boost, though the championship battle remained firmly in Cooper's control. The German Grand Prix at AVUS would be the circuit's only Formula 1 World Championship race, as its dangerous banking and monotonous layout made it unsuitable for continued use. Brooks' victory represented Ferrari's last hurrah with front-engine machinery before they too would embrace the rear-engine configuration.